08837 ZIP Code
Edison, New jersey
December 22, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 08837 |
| City/Town: | Edison |
| County: | Middlesex |
| State: | New jersey |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,544 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,728 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,015 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,423 |
| Median Home Value: | $392,800 |
| Land Area: | 9.1 sq miles
23.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5143, -74.3439 |
Population Information (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,544 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,367 | 47.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,177 | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,631 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,555 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,210 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 929 | 4.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 563 | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,833 | 19.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,195 | 16.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,772 | 9.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,047 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 993 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,490 | 7.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 823 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 503 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $392,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,715 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,423 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,102 | 95.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 321 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,423 | 48.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,679 | 51.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,656 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 330 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 542 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,631 | 19.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,014 | 14.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,141 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,845 | 28.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,153 | 23.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (08837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,728 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,233 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $117,094 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,015 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,435 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,778 | 93.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 6.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,448 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,864 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,517 | 15.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 391 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,665 | 34.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,652 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 156 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,439 | 38.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,284 | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,348 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,228 | 11.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,330 | 17.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 401 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 781 | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 107 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,041 | 10.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (08837 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 132 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 80 | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 605 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 326 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 462 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 927 | 13.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,076 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,383 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,071 | 15.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,040 | 14.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (08837 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,719 | 68.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 504 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 684 | 7.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 64 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,494 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (08837 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 251 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 738 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 476 | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 933 | 9.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 805 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 160 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 912 | 9.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,104 | 21.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,035 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 552 | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 413 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 390 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,185 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,383 | 78.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,509 | 23.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 917 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (08837 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,078 | 85.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,666 | 23.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,253 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 159 | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 138 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 325 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (08837 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,617 | 35.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 692 | 9.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 509 | 6.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 356 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 892 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,213 | 16.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,144 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (08837 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 215 | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 639 | 8.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 416 | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,082 | 14.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 629 | 8.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,923 | 25.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,357 | 18.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 523 | 7.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 604 | 8.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (08837 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 155 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,080 | 28.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,377 | 32.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,593 | 21.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,124 | 15.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 94 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (08837 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,931 | 83.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 112 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 754 | 10.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 225 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 49 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (08837 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 527 | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,860 | 40.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,999 | 42.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 716 | 10.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (08837 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 16 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 187 | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 220 | 6.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 74 | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 473 | 13.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,486 | 43.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 946 | 27.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 21 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (08837 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,747 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,066 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,715 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,102 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,767 | 53.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,955 | 27.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,043 | 14.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,747 | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,706 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,865 | 26.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.69 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (08837 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,396 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,433 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,374 | 59.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 298 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 260 | 3.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,130 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (08837 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,830 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 348 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 287 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,122 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 995 | 20.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,078 | 22.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,532 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 618 | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,102 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,416 | 7.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 174 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 403 | 28.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 839 | 59.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (08837 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,910 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,346 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,502 | 64.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 690 | 29.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 269 | 11.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 154 | 6.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (08837 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,083 | 61.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 355 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,461 | 2101.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,461 | 2101.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,461 | 2101.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 380 | 107.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 406 | 114.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,371 | 386.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 27 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (08837 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,913 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,009 | 50.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 8,904 | 49.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,084 | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,269 | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,134 | 17.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 417 | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (08837 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,102 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,794 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
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